Issue 13: Week 3, Term 2 2025
Principal's Message - Karere a te Tumuaki
Kia ora e te whānau,
We’re already into Week 3, and it’s been a busy and positive start to the term!
Last Friday was a real highlight—our Book Character Dress-Up Day was such fun! It was fantastic to see students (and staff!) fully embracing the theme with so many clever and creative costumes. A big congratulations to the students who received class awards for their outfits. Ka mau te wehi! The Book Fair is still running before and after school until Thursday afternoon—thank you for your support so far and we hope you’re enjoying browsing and buying. As you can see in this week's photos, Clifford has made a very popular appearance these past couple of days and is doing well to drum up support for the Book Fair (or maybe there are a few Intermediate students who love to dress up in a red suit and enjoy feeling like a rock star for a day.......!).
We are pleased to share that our ERO (Education Review Office) visit this week went very well. The reviewers were impressed with the strong sense of community at Karaka School - which both Mr Dyer and I tautoko 100%. A huge thank you to everyone who helped welcome the team and supported this important process, and to the Board for their constant and unwavering support of our school. We look forward to sharing the published review document once it has been finalised by the ERO team in a few week's time.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, an initiative that promotes kindness and inclusion. We’re inviting all students, staff, and parents (if you're popping in) to wear something pink to show your support—whether it’s a small accessory or a full pink outfit, it's completely up to you! Gold coin donations will go toward this very worthy cause. We’ll also be holding an assembly at 1.45pm on Friday where some of our Pink Shirt Day activities will be on display.
Looking ahead, a reminder that Friday 30th May is a Teacher Only Day. This means students will enjoy a four-day weekend with King’s Birthday on the following Monday—although our teachers will be hard at work with professional learning on the Friday.
Finally, our Quiz Night on Saturday 7th June is fast approaching! Tables are selling quickly, so make sure to secure yours soon—it’s shaping up to be a really fun night out. A big thank you to those who have already brought in donations for the mystery bags and prizes. We really appreciate your generosity.
Ngā mihi nui,
Anna Powrie
Celebrating Learning and Achievement
Book Fair
Notes from the Office
Scholastic Book Fair - Closes on Thursday afternoon
Ag Day - Saturday 13th September
First Ag Day Meeting - Dad's and Mum's, are you looking for a way to get involved in your school? Come along to our first Ag Day meeting Monday 19th May 7.00pm in the staffroom. All new families welcome, along with all your wonderful ideas and skills. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! You can contact the office if you have any queries.
Enrolments for 2026
Whether you are in zone or out of zone, it's always great for us to know your intentions for the following year. Out of zone enrolment applications for 2026 close on Wednesday 8th October, with a ballot date set for Wednesday 15th October. Enrolment applications are online through our Website.
Uniform
With the wet winter weather arriving, please remember to ensure your child has their school sweatshirt, a raincoat and covered in shoes. That way we can keep the winter colds at bay!
Please make sure to name all uniform items - that way we can return lost items to their correct owner.
The uniform shop now stocks long navy trackpants. Please call into the uniform shop on a Monday morning 8.15-9.00am to order or otherwise you can order through Kindo.
PTA News
** REMINDER** Quiz night - Bookings are now open for tables for our annual quiz night! Please see the poster attached for details. If you do not have enough people for a table, please email us and we will find a table for you!
Oxford Pies Fundraiser
Orders and payments due back on Friday 16th May 3pm - please return paper copy forms to your child's teacher or the office, even if you are completing your payment on Kindo. Delivery for pies is Tuesday 27th May - collection from 2:30pm in the hall.
Any questions/fundraising ideas or if you require uniform items urgently, you can email the PTA on karaka.pta@gmail.com
The Karaka School PTA account is 12 3031 0851231 00
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